How to Prepare for a Counseling AppointmentStudents often have questions about transfer, career or certificate programs that can largely answered with a simple Internet search, while other questions, issues and concerns will need some in-person, one-on-one counseling services. In deciding which type of information you should seek from a counseling appointment, and what type of information you can access on your own, it may be helpful for students to consider the following:
Students may have questions regarding the differences between majors, GE patterns, university systems, AA degree requirements, etc., and for these questions we encourage you to write them down prior to your appointment, and bring in any material you have researched so the counselor can see what level of understanding you already have. We also encourage students who have some personal issues that are inhibiting their college success to make an appointment so a counselor can assist you in identifying strategies to work through them. While counselors and advisors are here to help all students regardless of where they are at in terms of their preparation, we strongly encourage students to take an active role in researching answers to their questions prior to and in conjunction with use of counseling and advising services.
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